noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
eccentric personality; idiosyncratic character
Refers to a person's inherent eccentric or strongly biased nature. Often used in psychological or character descriptions.
His eccentric personality sometimes bewilders those around him.
People with a strongly idiosyncratic character may find it hard to fit into group life.
obligate anaerobe; strict anaerobe
Composed of 偏 (へん, 'biased, eccentric') and 性 (せい, 'nature, character'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination transparently conveys an eccentric or biased nature.